Womens' Health

Need advice and answers

EC Teacher:
On Sunday I fell on the stairs for the 3rd time. Once was when I was carrying a heavy drawer, the next time was just last week and I scraped my arms and elbows and then Sunday I twisted my knee and have several very painful bruises on my shins. My balance is also very out of whack. It is so bad that it is hard for me to walk around in the house without bumping into something. It is not inner ear but it IS something. I no longer have any grip in my hands. I can barely open my car door or the clothes dryer. Looking back I realized these symptoms started about 3 years ago and have gotten progressively worse. In the past year I have fallen 5 times and lost my balance countless times. My BF had to help me off the floor when I fell on Sunday. After assuring him I was fine I took a Sunday afternoon nap. During that time he called my brother and parents and told them what had happened. I was mad!! I didn't want them to worry. I had already decided to go to the doctor. I haven't had a physical in about 8-10 years so I need one and I am going to tell him/her all the things that have been going on. My appointment is next week and I am nervous about what I will be told. Does anyone know anything about these "symptoms" or had them themselves? Does anyone have ANY idea about what they could mean? Please help.

It could be you are entering a new phase in life called peri-menopause. It can carry symptoms like legs weakening or losing natural strength but dont worry much because in time, it will just be back to normal.

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